Disintegrate

C1 16+

Synonyms of disintegrate

Antonyms of disintegrate

Collocations of disintegrate

disintegrate completely
Frequency: 40 %

The old building started to disintegrate completely after years of neglect.

disintegrate slowly
Frequency: 30 %

The ice sculpture began to disintegrate slowly in the warm sun.

disintegrate into pieces
Frequency: 25 %

The fragile vase fell and disintegrated into pieces upon hitting the floor.

disintegrate rapidly
Frequency: 20 %

The sandcastle disintegrated rapidly as the waves crashed against it.

disintegrate into dust
Frequency: 15 %

The ancient parchment disintegrated into dust at the slightest touch.

Idiomatic Expressions for disintegrate

  • Phrase: come apart at the seams
    Meaning: to disintegrate or break down
    Usage: The plan came apart at the seams when key members of the team quit.